Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Lawrence Journal World in Lawrence, Kansas

We have 6,677,888 pages in Kansas

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 16 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Aug 05, 1948

Page

2

Heirs Named in Flora McLain Estate Inheritance Return

Mrs Flora McLain of Chicago left an estate valued at 247 762 with two Kanbans among the heirs. She died Oct 15 leaving husband Ernest founder of a railway ice company in Chicago. A son Arthur of Kansas City Kan and a brother Ralph Par Newton of Kan received portions.

Chicago Flora FL McClain Yeaterday McLain Ernest McLain Ice Company Chicasa Arthur Kansas City Kan Ralph Par Newton

Living costs to be a major issue in politics

Fragmented report outlines Republican plans and President Truman’s push for adjournment and policy actions. It notes proposed housing aid, wage control measures, and bank debt reversals, with Senate filibuster battles and party tensions shaping the week’s agenda.

Puraegram Yeok Corthie New York Cig Senter Taft Emi Y Peremions Kouthern Uise- Ve Alkreed Republican Xenite Tong Mortage Senate Republica Warkley Kentucky Truman

Uranium Allegations Surface In Communist Inquiry

Testimony alleges uranium shipments to Russians and lists figures such as Nathan Witt John Abt Charles Kramer and Hiss. Representative Rankin pushes subpoenas to reveal why communists occupied key government roles during wartime and in Wallace's cabinet. The hearings focus on alleged communist activity in the government and potential security risks.

Fem Nathan Witt John Abt Charles Kramer Chambers Hiss Rankin D.misa Wallace Rankin Powi Qiong Ume Walldce Commena Treident Boris Vreident Truman Pat Hintiit Wallice

Market News and Local Notices in Uneven Headlines

A garbled summary of commodity prices and markets including poultry and beef items, followed by a Wall Street update. The page also memorializes Albert Marshall and includes an In Memoriam note for Cerys Faley Dissinger with family tributes.

Thanking Mary Friends and Neighbors for Support

We express gratitude for sympathy kindness and flowers during the sickness and death of our wife daughter and sister. Mr Reoas Morrison Mr and Mrs Ben Bar Mr and Mrs Drexel Stogs Mr and Mrs Wayne Luther Mr and Mrs Charlton Baris Mr Melford Bartz.

Mary Reoas Morrison Ben Bar Ana Mra Drexel Stogs Wayne Luther Charlton Baris Melford Bartz

Primary Returns Rewrite Senate Seats in Kansas

Unofficial Aug 79 primary returns show incumbents defeated in several Kansas districts. A. Herrod of the 4th district was toppled by Arthur J. Spinles. Alvin S. Wright in the 7th or 18th district retired by El White. Harry Newemb ousted in the 5th, defeating Warren Mlaker in same district. John Vote Wel Wellington had no GOP challenge in the 2nd. General results list Robert H. Wobean, Lloyd Weli and others advancing or defeated in various districts with Republicans showing several incumbents unseated and new nominees advancing.

Stile A. Herrod Kansas Oodman Andepwindienkce Alvin S. Wright Mlaker Weassaten Harry Newemb Fort Scott Sth Herrod Ete Arthur J. Spinles Nasity Woollantay Oaks Independenes Sand Wight MM. EL White Council Grove John Vote Wel‘lington Robert H. ‘Obean Wellinden Lloyd F Weli Piatt L. H. Rupta Bert Collard Teavenworth Paul Ro Wunsch Kingman John A. Etling Kinsley Riler MacGregor Mrimnes Lodge Elmer W. Columbia Parsons Tith

Lawrence Weather and Stamps Update

A warm August day in Lawrence reached 77 degrees by afternoon with a low of 64 at dawn. The post office began distributing 7,000 William Allen commemorative stamps to customers, limiting sales to one sheet per person.

Lawrence William Allen

End Concert Series at University of Kanaan

Final concert of a 20 part summer music series staged at the University of Kanaan featured advanced voice and cello students Jana Sidlin and a group of twenty five young performers. The program included operatic duets and instrumental trios with pianists Ernest Moyer Eleanor Hobson Betty Ann Schoene Marilyn Barr and others.

University of Kanaan Advanced Fine Arta Studenta Jana Sidlin Ernest Moyer Eleanor Hobson Betty Ann Schoene Marilyn Barr Mildred Just Maxine Dunkleberg Wince Herbert Wildeboor Ann Vegue Robert Mackinne Dectine Aldrides Warren Alecusrler Jav Verne Winterberg Joan Todwers Crartie Wilma Lees Cunvirwhaen Ruth Russell Bieland Atitn Andrew Blagee Charles Conner Depen Metivain Charles Smith Re. Vital Alberta

City signs urge visits to University and Haskell institutes

Lawrence Chamber of Commerce plans a large 39 foot sign on Highway 24 and 40 to draw tourists to the University of Kansas and Haskell Institute. The $480 project, funded by the industrial development fund, will direct visitors to campus museums and will be lit at night. Additional signs and relettering of Welcome signs are planned, with construction by J. D. Pike and approval to spend up to $200 for 27 directional signs.

Chamber of Commerce Mc Lawrence University, of Kansas Haskell Institute Aire Port Road Publicity Committee Lawrence Industrial Development Fund University of Kansas and Haskell Indian Institute Misraume of Natural History Museum of Art K. U Midwest University of Kangas Will Heyden Contacf RKU Haskell Industrial Committee Key Stre J. D. Pike Baldwin Junction M. 8. Winter C. T. Hough John Andrews R. B. Barber M. RR Reefer Faul Husted KE. H. Zack

Plan to Crack Down on Radio Prize Schemes

The Federal Communications Commission proposed stricter rules to block radio cash prize programs tied to chance. It cited the advertising ban on lotteries and gift schemes and set out criteria to decide when money programs qualify as lotteries. Public comments are invited through September 10.

Washington Federal Communications Commsion F.C.C

Killed From Ambush in Front of Kentucky Courthouse

Two men were shot and killed from ambush in front of the Leslie county courthouse in Hyden Kentucky early today. Sheriff Wiley Joseph identified the victims as Burley Sizemore 25 and John Henry Sizemore distant relatives. He said they were killed outright and no motive or witnesses are known.

Hyden Leslie County Wiley Joseph Burley Sizemore John Henry Sizemore Joseph

Deaths and Funerals Mra Leong FE Myrberg

Route 4 Baldwin death reported Tuesday evening in Ottawa hospital after two weeks illness. Survived by husband S. W. Myberg visiting in Sweden, mother Mrs. Sarah Jane Land Baldwin, two daughters Mrs. Larry King and Mrs Hjalmar Oberg Wooddale, three sisters Mrs Bazil Whitney Ventura, Mrs Pete Wiseman Wellsville, Mrs Elva Russell Baldwin, and four grandchildren. Funeral from Stanley Funeral Home Baldwin tomorrow at 2 oclock with Rev C W Brewster. burial in Chicago.

Leong Myrberg Brorn Myberg Baldwin Ottawa S. W. Mybberg Sweden Sarah Jane Land Larry King Mra Hjalmar Oberg Wooddale Hlr Bazil Whitney Ventura Pete Wiseman Wellsville Elva Russell Oelock Stanley Funeral Home C. W. Brewster Luria Chicago

Primary election turnout seen as one of the lightest in decades

Topeka and surrounding observers report a surprisingly low turnout for the primaries with forecasts ranging from 200,000 to 300,000. By late counts the total exceeds 480,000, potentially the largest for a primary since 1834. Governor candidates like Frank Carlson appear set for a strong showing, at about 224,000 votes, approaching earlier high-water marks.

Topeka Aum Youre M. Jandon John &. Brinkley Landon Brinkley Cartoon Damon A. Mclain W. P. Larebertayn Frank Carlsen Lanitan Wid G. Wears West Chwppes Carlson

Whitfield Aims at Olympic double in bid at Ames

Ohio State star Mal Whitfield challenged to become the first to win both 800 and 400 meter titles at the Olympic double. Jamaica’s Arthur Wint led in the 400 meters as American team battles for track gold amid rain and a 60,000 crowd.

London Ohio State Mal Whitfield Jamaica Arthur Wint Whitfield Finst Baind Wint BerticKenley Dave Bolen Colorado George Guida Villatrony

Kansas City Livestock Market Receipts and Prices Update

The report notes steady demand for high quality hay and draggy on lower grades. Cattle receipts include calves cows and steers with prices showing firmness in top grades while lower grades and younger stock faced bid activity and some unsold lots. Prices reference feeder and slaughter values with variations by grade and weight across the Kansas City market.

Kanees City Ave TAP Sigughier Hbeliera Pearte Dulis Eran alReah Pean Kanaan City Marhat Warisay Altalta Tie Prurie J Novantes Vliaifa

Dodgers Defeat Cubs In First Game Of Doubleheader

Brooklyn Dodgers beat the Chicago Cubs 6-4 in the first game of a doubleheader. Gene Hermanski hit three homers accounting for five runs in the victory reported from Brooklyn on August 5. Local notices list hospital admissions and births including multiple residents and extended families.

Dodgers Cubs Brooklyn P—Gene Hermanski Brooklyn’ Dodgers Chicago Cubs Ae Lodge Alf A. M Edwin T. Burgess W. M A. Craig

Also Mentioned on This Page

Wolcott Sen Howse Spearer Martin Blass Nail Russians Chang Ieee New Tow Manese Paul Hane Arkansas Springs Apennes Rock Apringe Kanes Wall Street Bricrean Chile iNneas Albert Marshall Memoriam Cerys Faley Dissinger Armour & Cow Fine Arts Studenta Federal Commission Howe Wadaratac Cateen Leery Cupar Will “Annie” Johns, Jr Republican Holmet, McGrew & Pack Insurance Memorial Hospital Winifred Mosser Linwood Roberta Coldsnow Kanes City Elizabeth Field Eva Waggoner Sis East Fourteenth Stree Helen McMillin Kentucky Street Betty Ireland Lake Street Marjorie Smith Baby New Jersey Street Nada Hutchinson Ruby Parsons Eldora Verberg Hlinois Street Gladys Murray Velma Mason Eudora Lou DeWolf Ohio Street Walter Schimmel Linois Bath R. G. Fields Locust Street James Waggoner East Fourteenth Street SITY Patee Lawrence Loan & Finance CO Aponte Knsches Ethan A. Smith Moving & Storage Co Schubert Funeral Home Urmvilege To Robert B. Oyler Fred W. Kahn Les E. Morgan Granada Motor In Chrysler Plymouth Lawrence Laundry & Dry Cleaners Davie Paint Associate Store Snow Crop Frozen Foods Culligan Soft Water Service Bowman Radio & Electrical Service Dingman Furniture & Upholstering Mettzer’s Fountain A. W. Warner Blue Ribbon Leather Goods Paul H. Friend Lumber Co Round Corner Drug Co Green Bros. Hardware Kraft Track & Tractor Co Dr. Pepper Bottling Co Morgan-Mack Motor Co Consumers Co-op Assn Meier-Welf Cameras American Service Co Swope Dress Shop Oliver Service Co Logan-Moore Lumber Co Dairy Queen Bungalo Market Southern Pit Barbecue Skyline Dinner Club The
Search Courier

Search the Lawrence Journal World Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Lawrence Journal World?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication